Posted By: Locomotion
Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/08/09 10:18 PM
Posted By: B1Fish540
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/09/09 03:28 PM
Now thats a "Super Stock Dodge"!
Posted By: Anonymous
Post deleted by Defbob - 07/09/09 03:58 PM
Posted By: slantzilla
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/09/09 04:54 PM
I wish Big all the best, but can't help but feel there are many, many, more qualified Mopar Sportsman racers much more deserving of that car. 
Posted By: donscuda
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/09/09 05:11 PM
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Now thats a "Super Stock Dodge"!
I don't know... I kind of perfer this one... and yes, I know he'll be racing in stock..
Posted By: donscuda
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/09/09 05:22 PM
one more..
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/09/09 06:10 PM
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I wish Big all the best, but can't help but feel there are many, many, more qualified Mopar Sportsman racers much more deserving of that car.
i'm curious why you feel that way.
with all of the things "Big" has done for the sport of drag racing throught his career, and all that he's given back to to the fans as well as various charities, i can't think of anyone that deserves it more.
Posted By: Jacob Pitt
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/09/09 06:16 PM
Still not quite sure about that scoop, and they look kind of funny to me with the smaller slicks on them. Like there is no room for the tire to fit under the car. Sure would like to see a SS Challenger with some 32*14's and a full back-half, I bet that would look 
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Posted By: TMP66
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/09/09 06:32 PM
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I wish Big all the best, but can't help but feel there are many, many, more qualified Mopar Sportsman racers much more deserving of that car.
But with Big Daddy, Mopar will get to milk the press with a household (to a degree) name. I also have my doubts that 'Big' will really be heading for the lanes at national or divisonal events when the call comes for stock (or super stock?) I feel this is going to be a promotional only deal.
Posted By: nhramark
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/09/09 06:40 PM
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they look kind of funny to me with the smaller slicks on them. Like there is no room for the tire to fit under the car. Sure would like to see a Challenger with some 32*14's and a full back-half, I bet that would look
Same here, I'd like to see a good comp eliminator team do one up.
Posted By: Frito
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/09/09 06:55 PM
Quote:I agree. I am not even sure on Griffith. I would like to see some "Hitters" come out with these cars. Anyone got a good list of cars being built? Myron Piatek, I heard is doing one. X champ, should race a lot. James Caro probably entered as many events as any Mopar Super Stock racer. Also Norwicki, Volkman, Leopold and Jeff Teuton and Bucky hit the road a lot and would represent the car well. I think Randy Worford is doing one also!! Any more?Quote:
I wish Big all the best, but can't help but feel there are many, many, more qualified Mopar Sportsman racers much more deserving of that car.
I also have my doubts that 'Big' will really be heading for the lanes at national or divisonal events when the call comes for stock (or super stock?) I feel this is going to be a promotional only deal.
Posted By: Locomotion
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/09/09 07:02 PM
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Myron Pietek (sic) I heard is doing one. X champ, should race a lot.
Unfortunately, that's not true. I'd have to win the lottery! Another Dart Sport project I started several years ago still has a long way to go.
Posted By: Frito
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/09/09 07:07 PM
Quote:You get my vote any way. Quick reply, I didn't even get the edit done!Quote:
Myron Pietek (sic) I heard is doing one. X champ, should race a lot.
Unfortunately, that's not true. I'd have to win the lottery! Another Dart Sport project I started several years ago still has a long way to go.
Posted By: BDS871Cuda
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/09/09 07:14 PM
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M&H decals but using M/T tires
Two tire sponsers are better than one.
Lots of history between Don & M&H.
Posted By: SRT6776
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/09/09 07:54 PM
There is another drag pack that went out and won its first race, his name escapes me right now though. I am sure someone here will know..
Posted By: Frito
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/09/09 08:02 PM
Quote:Doug Duell has done very well in his Challenger, but it is not a drag pack. It is an awsome car that was built over the winter from a stock 6 cly. Challenger.
There is another drag pack that went out and won its first race, his name escapes me right now though. I am sure someone here will know..
Posted By: Kudakidd
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/10/09 02:52 AM
It'll probably be the slowest car Big Daddy has driven since the 1950's! 
Posted By: SC304
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/10/09 06:28 AM
If someone can tell me how to post here i can show you a mach up of 14 x 32's.Its been years since i have posted pictures on this site?
I will try to send one with this post
I will try to send one with this post
Posted By: SRT6776
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/10/09 10:09 AM
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If someone can tell me how to post here i can show you a mach up of 14 x 32's.Its been years since i have posted pictures on this site?
I will try to send one with this post
You can attach one to the post at the "review post" stage, thats the easiest way.
Posted By: slantzilla
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/10/09 09:55 PM
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There is another drag pack that went out and won its first race, his name escapes me right now though. I am sure someone here will know..
None of the Drag Pack cars have been downtrack yet, and Doug Duell has gone some rounds at NHRA events, but has not won one yet. I think he has won class though.
John Calvert won the debut of the Cobra Jet. Maybe that's what you're thinking about.
Posted By: moparmanjames
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/11/09 01:30 AM
I was out at Carlisle today and checked it out, nice!
Posted By: SC304
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/11/09 02:52 AM
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If someone can tell me how to post here i can show you a mach up of 14 x 32's.Its been years since i have posted pictures on this site?
I will try to send one with this post
You can attach one to the post at the "review post" stage, thats the easiest way. [/quote
when i tried that thru the browser nothing came through. Maybe the file is too large?
Posted By: MoparJoe
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/11/09 03:09 AM
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It'll probably be the slowest car Big Daddy has driven since the 1950's!
Probably the slowest Mopar race car he's had, As far as I know the last non-mopar rail he had was running low 13's with a flathead ford and his street car was quicker, it was a 39-40 ford with an early hemi.
Posted By: SRT6776
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/11/09 03:12 AM
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If someone can tell me how to post here i can show you a mach up of 14 x 32's.Its been years since i have posted pictures on this site?
I will try to send one with this post
You can attach one to the post at the "review post" stage, thats the easiest way. [/quote
when i tried that thru the browser nothing came through. Maybe the file is too large?
email them to me and I will post them
roushparts@hotmail.com
Posted By: SC304
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/11/09 04:35 AM
Another try at a picture
Posted By: B1Fish540
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/11/09 07:47 AM
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It'll probably be the slowest car Big Daddy has driven since the 1950's!
I'd rather see him in that Challenger than getting back in a fuel car. The challey is fast enough for him at his age...what is he like 79 or something?
Posted By: MoparJoe
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/11/09 03:47 PM
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It'll probably be the slowest car Big Daddy has driven since the 1950's!
I'd rather see him in that Challenger than getting back in a fuel car. The challey is fast enough for him at his age...what is he like 79 or something?
Yeah around there- my old machinist is 75 and a few years younger than Garlits.
Posted By: 85_Ram_4speed
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/11/09 11:34 PM
So my friend calls me this morning from Carlisle. He is there with his twin sons (6 or 7 years i think)and they see the Garlits car with him there. Anyways, his one son has mild autism (which makes his mind work in ways no one can understand--quite brilliantly actually), and can be a riot sometimes by just being himself and not knowing it---this was one of those times....
My friends son Chris "hey, nice car"
Garlits "thank you"
Chris "smells to new---you drag race?"
Garlits "yes, i drag race"--now looking a bit bewildered
Chris --now looking at the car shaking his head back and forth , " well, it just looks to new " and walks off.
My friend had all he could do to burst out laughing. I know i did when he called and told me
Garlits Super stock Challenger $100k
Trip to carlisle $1k
Little kid poking fun at Garlits unknowingly--priceless
My friends son Chris "hey, nice car"
Garlits "thank you"
Chris "smells to new---you drag race?"
Garlits "yes, i drag race"--now looking a bit bewildered
Chris --now looking at the car shaking his head back and forth , " well, it just looks to new " and walks off.
My friend had all he could do to burst out laughing. I know i did when he called and told me
Garlits Super stock Challenger $100k
Trip to carlisle $1k
Little kid poking fun at Garlits unknowingly--priceless
Posted By: TS3303
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/14/09 08:22 PM
SC304 Challenger Build pics
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Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/14/09 08:23 PM
SC304 #2
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Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/14/09 08:24 PM
SC304 #3
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Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/14/09 08:25 PM
SC304 #4
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Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/14/09 08:26 PM
SC304 #5
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Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/14/09 08:29 PM
SC304 #6
Posted By: B1Fish540
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/14/09 08:47 PM
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SC304 #3
Much better! the lower stance plus the big meats just looks "right"
Posted By: SRT6776
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/15/09 08:08 PM
BUMP
Just came in here to post the pics 304 sent me but I see they are already posted (but I dont think enough people know they are in here).
Looks great! Can't wait to see it progress.
Just came in here to post the pics 304 sent me but I see they are already posted (but I dont think enough people know they are in here).
Looks great! Can't wait to see it progress.
Posted By: mack
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/19/09 01:20 AM
Hey Guys, IF you want a Challenger Drag Pak there is one for sale on Racingjunk.com. Its car #009 but you REALLY do have to want one VERY bad. Its ad # 1594309..
Posted By: SC304
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/25/09 10:02 PM
One Last attempt to post SS Challenger pictures.
Posted By: SC304
Re: Garlits' Challenger - Swamp Rat #35 - 07/25/09 10:09 PM
Photo of Factory suspension with new Strange Hub and Brakes featuring the 2 piece Rotor.
